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Cade Stover vs Dalton KincaidWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dalton Kincaid is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dalton Kincaid is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Dalton Kincaid outscored Cade Stover by 5.4 PPG in 2025 with 5 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Dalton Kincaid is the clear pick. Cade Stover profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEHouston Texans#99
Cade Stover
PPG
3.5
Games
15
Rec
22
Rec Yds
215
Rec TDs
1
Targets
32
Bye
Week 14
TEBuffalo Bills#11PPG LEADER
Dalton Kincaid
PPG
8.9
Games
12
Rec
39
Rec Yds
571
Rec TDs
5
Targets
49
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Cade Stover
Dalton Kincaid

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3.5 PPG8.9 PPG
15 GP12 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Stover: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Dalton Kincaid: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #11 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Stover is producing at 16% of elite pace and Dalton Kincaid at 40%. That ranking gap means Dalton Kincaid carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Stover vs Dalton Kincaid: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Cade Stover and Dalton Kincaid for your lineup, you are not alone. Cade Stover finished the 2025 season at 3.5 PPG for the Houston Texans (15 games), and Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 for the Buffalo Bills (12 games).

That 5.4-point weekly advantage for Dalton Kincaid is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Dalton Kincaid is the volume tight end in this matchup with 39 receptions for 571 yards, while Cade Stover profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 22 catches). In weeks where Cade Stover finds the end zone he out-scores Dalton Kincaid, but the floor gap is real.

Cade Stover has his bye in Week 14, and Dalton Kincaid rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Dalton Kincaid is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Cade Stover is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Cade Stover (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Dalton Kincaid (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Dalton Kincaid outscored Cade Stover by a projected 92 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Cade Stover played 15 games in 2025 compared to Dalton Kincaid's 12. That durability gap means Cade Stover contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Dalton Kincaid scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Dalton Kincaid saw 49 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Stover vs Dalton Kincaid: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCade StoverDalton Kincaid
PPG (Half-PPR)3.58.9
Games Played1512
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)53107
Receptions2239
Rec/Game1.53.3
Receiving Yards215571
Rec Yds/Game14.347.6
Receiving TDs15
Targets3249
Target Share/Game2.14.1
Age-26
Experience-2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Dalton Kincaid at 8.9 PPG, 5.4 points per game above Cade Stover's 3.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Stover or Dalton Kincaid in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Dalton Kincaid has the edge at 8.9 PPG compared to Cade Stover's 3.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Cade Stover and Dalton Kincaid average in 2025?

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 5.4 points per game.

When are Cade Stover and Dalton Kincaid's bye weeks in 2026?

Cade Stover (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Dalton Kincaid (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Stover or Dalton Kincaid a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Dalton Kincaid outscored Cade Stover by 5.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.

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